I'm joining Avon in a few years & it would be great if the law was changed by then. Not likely. They think it's too many lights & sirens buzzing around & it causes confusion. B.S.
In Connecticut you can have a permit for blue lights, but no sirens. The state also hands out I believe 3 red lights and sirens permits which the department can give out to whoever they choose. usually deputy chiefs, captains or lieutenants etc